Fishing the Legendary Bitterroot (Paperback)

Paperback. Fishing the Legendary BitterrootWritten by Josie Larsen - Illustrated by Clara VossEvery fly fisherman knows a river can hold more than trout. It can hold a family's whole history.In this heartfelt Montana fishing adventure for kids, a boy is convinced the Bitterroot River hides something legendary: an enormous, silver-sided trout he's named Old King Trout. When Grandpa knocks on his door before sunrise with a simple "River's waiting," the two set off for a full day of fly fishing, wading, casting, and looking, really looking, at the water the way only an old angler can teach a young one.Tangled lines in a willow bush. A cast that lands in a hat instead of a river. A "monster trout" that turns out to be a floating log. Fishing the Legendary Bitterroot captures every real, funny, frustrating, magical moment of a child's first day of fly fishing, right down to the mule deer at the water's edge and the quiet that settles over a river at midday. Along the way, Grandpa teaches him to read the water, match the hatch, and cast without fighting the rod, but the real lesson is slower and bigger than any fish: sometimes the point of fishing was never the fish at all.Set against the real backdrop of Montana's Bitterroot Valley and Bitterroot Mountains, this picture book is a love letter to fly fishing, grandparents, and the outdoors, perfect for: Fly fishing families looking for a Montana-themed children's bookGrandparents searching for a grandfather and grandson book to read togetherKids who love fishing, rivers, and outdoor adventure storiesA meaningful gift for a child's first fishing tripCabin, lake house, or fly shop gift shelvesFans of quiet, character-driven nature picture books in the tradition of a classic fishing storyWith gentle humor, warm illustrations, and honest dialogue between a boy and his grandfather, Fishing the Legendary Bitterroot will resonate with anyone who has ever waited, patiently, for the tug on the line, and learned that the wait was the whole point.A beautiful gift book for young anglers, fly fishing grandparents, Montana lovers, and any family that measures summer in river days. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…